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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Most physicians don't understand OWCP's requirements when writing a report for them. This is a topic we have discussed before.

Most physicians will write the reports they're used to writing. These reports work in just about any other system, so unless the physician understands OWCP, they believe the same report is good enough for OWCP.

As a lot of you know, this is not the case and a lot of times you, as the claimant must educate your physician on what OWCP requires from him or her. One of the biggest reasons I see for discounting your physician's report is the use of the word-PAIN.

Of course you have pain, you've been injured. Of course you tell your physician about your pain, s/he's your doctor. Of course your doctor is going to tell OWCP about your pain. Your doctor might say you can't work because of the pain. The problem is, OWCP has determined pain is a symptom. As far as OWCP is concerned, your pain is your problem not theirs.

OWCP will not accept claims where your physician only discusses your pain, even if there's a diagnosis. OWCP will not accept pain as a reason for not working. OWCP will not accept pain as a reason because your pain is your problem...it's a Symptom not a medical diagnosis.

The Employees Compensation Appeals Board, (ECAB or the Board) backs OWCP on this topic which means OWCP has every right to deny your claim based on a report that revolves around pain.

Your physician can certainly discuss your pain, but more important is for the physician to discuss the source of your pain. Where the pain is coming from. What is causing your pain. Why you have pain.

In most cases, this is not difficult to do, most claimant's know where their pain is coming from, what's causing the pain, so it isn't difficult for a physician to relate why you have pain (again-in most cases). It's just that the physician doesn't know that's what OWCP requires.

Too many claimants are having a difficult time finding and keeping physicians that are willing to deal with OWCP's stringent requirements. Many physicians become frustrated with OWCP. Many quit or say they'll never take another OWCP claimant.

Claimants need to keep the physicians they've got. So help your physician by letting them know what OWCP requires.

This is especially important when it comes to the requirements of medical reports, so let your physician know that while s/he can discuss pain, it's important to let OWCP know where the pain is coming from. What is causing your pain. Why do you have pain. What is the diagnosis that causes your pain.

At some point during your OWCP claims process, you're going to need a narrative medical report from your physician. Your claim won't...

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Do you need help with your OWCP claim but just can’t afford the attorney or representative’s costly retainer and hourly rate?

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Testimonials

"Jesse Slade was my ‘rescue’ to an untenable situation I encountered with OWCP. The deadlines and type of specific documentation claimants must provide from their treating physician to OWCP is non-negotiable. But this does not apply, equally, to OWCP. As a claimant, this lack of quid pro quo is frustrating on various levels (physical, psychological and financial to name a few).

I was sent to a Referee examination (based on manufactured conflict of medical opinion between treating MD and 2nd opinion MD) that lasted less than ten minutes.

But this Referee examination contained conflicting information, yet my employing agency generated a job offer from it. I had to work this new job offer or lose all rightfully earned OWCP benefits but at a cost of new consequential injuries.

With Jesse’s extensive knowledge base in all things OWCP, extensive professional experience and (ultimately) retention of Jesse as my legal representative; in the end, I was successful in having OWCP admit my arguments were justifiable and this specific job offer was unsuitable, along with accepting consequential injuries. Jesse’s total fee was $700.00. This positive outcome would not have occurred without Jesse Slade.” HDW Wisconsin

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Jesse’s knowledge in all the areas of OWCP regulations is superior to any of the expensive attorneys or other firms.

It was a blessing to see Jesse’s website and it saved me from many issues that involved OWCP.

Jesse is just a great person if you need help dealing with issues involving FECA regulations.

I will always recommend Jesse and thanks so much for being there when I needed you on the issues I have had. T.D. Oklahoma

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To USPS employees, Jesse has been a great help to me in the re-opening of my OWCP case that was close since June 2009 for wrongfully terminate benefits due to the IME! My case was re-opened in Sept 2014. Have patience and don't give up!! Jesse knows the Owcp laws!!

Thank you Jesse and I'm glad you helped me with any questions I had!! God Bless and you’re an Angel to me!! Benefits are still coming and it's been a long time waiting!! A.T.

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About 5 months ago while looking for a OWCP attorney I came across a web site called the OWCP classroom, I went over the site and felt like I found the right person, Jesse Slade to handle my OWCP situation so I emailed Jesse and asked for her phone number and I called about my situation.

Prior to Jesse I spoke to an attorney who just wanted me to get an impairment rating so he could get 15% of my award money plus legal fees which I found out from Jesse that it was against the law for an attorney to charge 15% plus fees, so right from there Jesse was the person I needed to handle my case.

Jesse knows the OWCP system and the laws and how it works. I sent my medical records and dr reports to Jesse Slade and she wrote OWCP a letter to my claims examiner asking to add more medical conditions that should of been on my original claim from the get go.

To me Jesse Slade is a life saver and a person I would recommend to anyone who needs help with their OWCP situation. C.N Brooklyn, NY

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The DOL/OWCP can be very complicated and frustrating to navigate and there are many pitfalls you never know about until it is upon you or you are in the pit. I tell people all the time I know more about the Federals Workers Comp process than I ever wanted to know.

Through this gaining of knowledge, that I never wanted, I have used Jesse Slade's expertise and knowledge on a few occasions. I have reached a point, multiple times, that I just could not find the answers.

Jesse is very knowledgeable and knows how to expertly navigate the process as well as give the DOL the exact evidence or cite previous cases that get things moving again.

I highly recommend Jesse to anyone that needs help with DOL/OWCP process. Jesse knows the process and knows the steps to take/boxes to check to cut through all of this government red tape.

I guarantee when the next issue arises, like they always do with the DOL, I will definitely seek counsel and use Jesse Slade to help my family once again. C.S.

I'm a long term OWCP Loss of Wages Compensation, Disability recipient. Over the 30 or so years I've been dealing with OWCP I've found it extremely difficult to make sense of OWCP rules and regulations. So much so that if I happen to be under attack from them, i.e. threatening to cut off my compensation for one reason or another, I stand little chance of making adequate use of OWCP manuals, etc. because my particular PTSD gets activated and all I can do is hang on and try to survive it all.

Since I happened upon the Web Site moderated by Jesse Slade I no longer have to worry about whether or not I understand what OWCP is attempting to do to me because Jesse will explain it in easy to understand language that I can digest even in a heightened state of agitation.

I find this kind of communication extremely valuable. It doesn't matter whether the information has been explained prior, Jesse will still, with deft and patience, explain it all to me again and without the least bit of judgment.

Once I'm able to understand my current situation Jesse will explain what necessary steps I need to take to defend myself from being taken advantage of by OWCP and believe me, they will try and every opportunity to take advantage of someone who may not understand their own situation and what's at stake. I highly recommend Jesse Slade as an advocate for anybody that has to deal with OWCP. K.G., California